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Cactus Mouse

Peromyscus eremicus

Small mouse, gray above with white underside and large ears, 6 inches. Inhabits arid chaparral and desert gardens. Disperses seeds for native buckwheat and sage.

Plants that support Cactus Mouse

1 plants

Palmer's Live-for-ever

Dudleya palmeri

moderate

perennial herb

Browsing on succulent leaves; important drought-resistant food source

Bay Area native